Career Journey Podcast
59 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Career Journey Podcast explores exciting careers and exactly how people got them. Brittany Avila talks with people from a variety of career fields about how they came to their career: from what they wanted to be when they were kids, to exactly where they are now. If you’ve ever dreamed of a certain career, but didn’t know how to get there, or if you have no idea how to choose a career, this podcast will help you discover your own path by listening to the journey of others.
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059 Molly Hebda
March 06, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19 MBFrom cosmetics, to pole dancing classes/performances, to brand photography, Molly Hebda stops by to talk all about the winding road that’s brought her to her current career. How to find Molly http://mollyhebda.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mollyhebdaphotography/ Support the Show Share the show https://anchor.fm/career-journey Website: www.brittanyavilateach.com
058 Tamika M. Murray Returns
February 06, 2023 20:21 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBOne of our favorite authors, Tamika M. Murray returns to talk about the twists and turns her career has taken since we last talked to her almost two years ago! We discuss exciting new opportunities that have come her way, leveraging social media, and how to protect your peace (and avoid burnout). How to find Tamika Twitter @CelestialScr81 Amazon Tamika M. Murray YouTube Support the Show Share the show https://anchor.fm/career-journey Website: www.brittanyavilateach.com
057: Julia Benner
December 05, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBHave you ever wanted to work in a new country? Julia Brenner stops by to talk all about moving from the US to France. Julia started in music education and changed her career entirely to work in international finance moving to France for her career. We talk all about changing careers, moving to a new country, working in finance, and so much more. How to find Julia http://meafinances.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-benner-meafinances/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/mea-finances/ ...
056: Steven Rothberg
October 31, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBSteven Rothberg drops by to talk about how to find jobs and a career after college or if you are transitioning. Steven is the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of College Recruiter a website that allows you to search for jobs internationally. Steven talks all about how we went from being a lawyer to now a “recovering lawyer” and how he found his business. We also talk all about strategies and tips for finding a job out of college or when transitioning. How to find Steven Website: https:/...
055: Michael Levitt
October 03, 2022 12:00 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MBMichael Levitt joins the podcast to talk about how to avoid and treat burnout symptoms for students or professionals. Michael is the founder of Breakfast Leadership Network and an expert on burnout. We talk about how he got into his career and how students can avoid burnout during a stressful time in their lives. How to find Michael Website: https://www.breakfastleadership.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bfastleadership/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bfastleadership Instagram:...
054: Amanda Polick Returns
September 12, 2022 12:00 - 53 minutes - 49.7 MBNetworking Episode # 2! Writer and Book Coach, Amanda Polick returns to the podcast to talk exclusively about networking, again! One episode was just not enough to cram everything we want to talk about networking so Amanda returns. We share how the two of us have different approaches to network and how to utilize both strategies and more. How to find Amanda Website: https://www.amandapolick.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandapolick/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmandaPolick ...
053 Sammie Walker Herrera Returns
July 04, 2022 12:00 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBSammie Walker Herrera returns to talk all about her latest career move. When we last talked to Sammie she was in Career Services at a University. Since then, she has transitioned to co-starting a new communications company and moving to a new state. Sammie and I talk all about changes in career, getting into careers that don’t match your major, remote work, how to utilize the best message to get you hired and promoted, and the crazy twists and turns your career can make when you don’t expect...
052 Janet T. Phan
June 16, 2022 17:13 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBJanet T. Phan drops by to talk about her amazing, and varied, career in the tech industry. Janet currently works on Amazon’s Project Kuiper as a Senior Technical Product Manager. She shares her story of breaking into product management and shares how you can do it too! Janet also founded a non-profit called Thriving Elements helping young women break into the tech industry as well through an amazing mentoring program. Janet also just released her first book called Boldy You about her story a...
051: Lizabeth Wesely-Casella
May 16, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBLizabeth Wesely-Casella stops by to talk about burnout and the great resignation! Lizabeth shares great advice for any students starting out in their careers during this transition time, or for those transitioning to new careers. Lizabeth is the founder and CEO of L012 Services LLC, an internal communications firm specializing in systems, processes and culture of work environments. How to find Amanda www.linkedin.com/in/lizabeth-wesely-casella https://l12services.com/
050: Mark Herschberg
March 28, 2022 12:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBMark Herschberg, CTO, MIT instructor, author, and speaker, stops by to talk about career development and tools to help you succeed. Mark helped develop a career success program that has now morphed into a book to help you develop the skills to land your perfect job and now he joins us to share his secrets! How to find Amanda https://www.linkedin.com/in/hershey/ https://twitter.com/CareerToolkitBk https://www.facebook.com/TheCareerToolkitBook https://www.instagram.com/thecareertoolkit/ ...
049: Amanda Polick Returns
March 14, 2022 12:00 - 59 minutes - 55.2 MBNetworking Episode! Write and Book Coach, AManda Polick returns to the podcast to talk exclusively about networking! We discuss different ways to network, how to be authentic when networking, misconceptions/myths about networking, how to find opportunities, and so much more! How to find Amanda Website: https://www.amandapolick.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandapolick/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmandaPolick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandapolick/ Support the ...
048: Katie Chonacas
February 21, 2022 13:00 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MBMultitalented and multi-disciplinary artist Katie Chonacas joins us to talk about everything from making music, writing poetry, producing music videos, and so much more. She shares her journey throughout so many different careers, ideas, and mediums and how to pull them all together into one cohesive career. Katie comes with not only career advice but plenty of general life advice in this amazing episode. How to find Katie Website: https://www.chonacas.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/k...
047: Marcio Santos
January 24, 2022 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MBMarcio Santos joins us to talk about digital marketing. Marcio started in digital marketing working with brands like Danone, and Anker. A love of gaming helped him shift to become an entrepreneur and to build Latin America’s largest gaming tournament and online gaming community. From there, he went on to work with major brands like BMW, Soctiabank, and McCormick while working with a digital agency. Marcio then decided to branch out on his own where he founded his own digital agency, Nerd Dig...
046: Jeremy Delamarter
January 10, 2022 13:00 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MBDr. Jeremy Delamarter joins us to talk about his journey from music to Associate Professor of Education. Dr. Delamarter’s journey is full of twists, turns, and surprises. A cancer diagnosis changed his career trajectory and pushed him into music. Then circumstances of wanting to stay in an apartment changed his career decision again to studying education. The decisions that went into varying career decisions perfectly exemplify how life can sometimes change your plans. How to Find Dr. Jerem...
045: Amanda Polick
December 27, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutes - 50.6 MBWriter & Book Coach: Talk about an exciting career journey! Amanda Polick started her career in acting and improv then transitioned to food writing with little experience. That led her to be the first dedicated segment producer on Facebook Live for Time Inc, where she oversaw 300 live segments. Now Amanda helps food writers through the book writing process. How to find Amanda Website: https://www.amandapolick.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandapolick/ Twitter: https://twitte...
044: Dr. Shirag Shemmassian
December 13, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBAcademic Consultant: Dr. Shirag Shemmassian is the CEO of Shemmassian Academic Consulting and he drops by to talk about all things getting into school. Whether it undergraduate, med school, or graduate school, Dr. Shemmassian has the best advice and tips. We talk about Dr. Shammassian’s journey to this point in his career and how he helps students everyday get into difficult programs. How to find Dr. Shemmassian Expert: Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, CEO of Shemmassian Academic Consulting Websit...
043: Michelle Enjoli
November 29, 2021 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBWhat do you do when you suddenly realize that everything you’ve worked hard for is not what is making you happy? Michelle Enjoli shares her story of exactly what she did! Michelle talks about discovering what truly makes you happy, how to go after that in your career, how to be successful in any career, how to network, and so much more. How to Find Michelle IG: @michelleenjoli Twitter: @michelleenjoli Linked-In https://www.michelleenjoli.com/ Support the Show Share the show https://an...
042 Kayla D Jackson
November 15, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MBThe twists and turns in Kayla’s career are amazing and staggering! Kayla started in social work and after experiencing compassion fatigue and realizing she needed another career move, she reached out blindly to someone working in home staging to start a completely new career! After becoming successful in that arena, Kayla shifted again to blend the two careers to coach people through not only home staging, but creating a space to live your best life. This episode explores all these turns and...
041 Amari Heywood-Gonzalez
November 01, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBAmari Heywood-Gonzalez stops by to talk about marketing and social media marketing. Since we’re both early career professionals, we quickly started talking all about being a young professional and getting your first job out of college. Amari has tons of amazing advice for searching for a job, networking, and how to start your career. How to Find Amari Instagram- @youngphenom14 LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/amari-heywood-gonzalez/ Support the Show Share the show https://anchor.fm...
040: Daniel Robbins
October 18, 2021 16:15 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBThis week I sit down with Daniel Robbins founder of IBH Media to discuss how to best market yourself to maximize SEO algorithms. Meaning, how do you get the internet to tell the story about you that you want it to tell. Daniel also talks about his venture helping women entrepreneurs succeed using Clubhouse as a new medium. Beyond his work, Daniel shares his story about how he overcame obstacles, pivoted during the COVID-19 job downturn, and found his true mission inspiring all his new busines...
039: Kim Ades
October 04, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBKim Ades, founder of Frame of Mind Coaching, stops by to talk about her newest company, The Journal That Talks Back. In this episode, Kim shares all about her experience as a successful entrepreneur and overcoming obstacles to get to where she is now. She shares about building both Frame of Mind Coaching, a career coaching company focused on helping people navigate their thinking and psychology to be successful, and her newest venture, The Journal That Talks Back, that offers what Frame of M...
038: Staci Taustine
September 20, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBIn the very first, Where Are They Now, episode, past guest Staci Taustine, drops by to talk about where she is after our last conversation! Founder of Stubborn Heart Consulting, Staci always wanted to start her own business, and she shares her story of overcoming her fear and jumping in after being laid off from her last job. We talk all about overcoming fear, jumping into a passion, how to start your own business, and so much more. How to Find Staci www.stacitaustine.com https://www.inst...
037 Austen Tosone
September 06, 2021 12:00 - 58 minutes - 38 MBThe Influencer market has been skyrocketing in recent years to a point where almost every career will require skills of influencing soon. This week’s guest, Austen Tosone, started a fashion blog before it all began back in 2012. Join us as Austen shares her story of how to break through, what to do to get more followers, how to navigate using multiple platforms, and how to find your own voice. Austen shares her own journey from magazine editor to digital content creating success and gives yo...
036: Sandy Rodriguez
August 23, 2021 12:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBHave you ever considered changing your career? Or going as far as moving to a new country for a new career? This week’s guest, Sandy Rodriguez has done just that! Join us as we talk about how she moved to the US to pursue a new career becoming a court interpreter, despite having loved her previous career, journalism in Mexico. We also talk all about the process or writing and publishing her recent book, Choose to Prevail, and how that publication brought her even more career prospects. How ...
035: Shane Salk
August 09, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBShane Salk joins us to talk about acting, creating his own production company and his latest podcast, Carcerem. Listen to the highs and lows of his journey with acting, how to handle rejection/criticism, and the parallels between acting and college, or any career. Instagram: @ShaneSalk Twitter: @ShaneSalk Instagram: @CarceremTheSeries Twitter: @CarceremS
034: Kyndra Crump
July 26, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBComedian Kyndra Crump shares her story of narrowing down many potential careers before settling on comedy. She shares the highs and lows of working in comedy and we even talk about dating in today's digital age. IG: @thekyndracrumpshow Youtube: kyndra crump
033: Robert Farrington
July 12, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 41.2 MBRobert Farrington creator of thecollegeinvestor.com stops by the podcast to talk about investing advice for college students, and how he started The College Investor as a side hustle and transformed it into a full time gig.
032: Liesl Hays
June 28, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 34.8 MBLiesl Hays shares her story of hitting rock bottom in a career that was not meant for her. More importantly, she shares her journey of transformation into a new and better version of herself and shares tips for how you can do it too.
031: Sammie Walker Herrera
June 14, 2021 16:02 - 56 minutes - 38 MBSammie Walker Herrera joins us to talk about her career transitions and how happenstance worked in her favor several times! She also discusses embracing failure, finding your true path, and gives a ton of advice and resources for careers.
030: Meredith Essalat
May 31, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 26.2 MBMeredith Essalat shares her journey from uncertainty in college, to teaching, becoming a principal and writing her debut book, The Overly Honest Teacher.
029: Zoë Björnson
May 17, 2021 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBZoë Björnson drops by to talk about how she got into UX/UI design, her new work on habits, and how to network effectively while staying true to yourself.
028: Sheila Murphy
May 03, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 30.4 MBSheila Murphy discusses her journey of uncertainty in career options to becoming a successful lawyer and starting her own company in training and consulting for lawyers. She discusses overcoming a fear of public speaking, networking and work/life balance.
027 Malgorzata (Gosia) Drewniok
April 19, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 34.8 MBMalgorzata (Gosia) Drewniok talks about her career in Academia throughout Europe. We discuss career transitions, what to do when career plans change and how to decide between job stability and job satisfaction.
026: Dawn DiPeri
April 05, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.1 MBDr. Dawn DiPeri, MFA, DM joins us to talk about her exciting career ranging from teaching, writing, design, acting, all the way to starting her own business. Hear great strategies on how to diversify your career to ensure success and happiness!
025 David Hennessey
March 22, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBFounder of The Wonder Technique, David Hennessey stops by to talk about how he created the technique as well as all things health, wellness and learning!
024 Dr. Lisa Munro
March 08, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBDr. Lisa Munro stops by to talk about her career as an entrepreneur starting her own business related to writing retreats and manuscript editing. We explore how she went from dropping out of high school, to a PhD in History, to Study Abroad programs and now her current career.
023: Arman Taghizadeh, M.D.
February 22, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 47.4 MBDr. T. is an Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist also specializing in Sports Psychiatry. He is the founder of Mindset Training Institute (MTI) and host of the Podcast, “The Mindset Experience.” In this episode we talk all about med school, finding your specializations and networking!
022: Melissa O'Brien and Dr. Holly Saks Part 2
February 08, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBOur first repeat guests, Melissa O'Brien and Dr. Holly Saks discuss the most common questions surrounding graduate school and career decisions. We also dive deep into networking.
021: Ralph Sutton
January 25, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBRalph Sutton describes his journey to becoming a successful radio host and now podcast host. He explains how he went from a nightclub promoter, to the restaurant industry, to podcast host and offers advice on how to decide and how to start your career.
020: Claudio Reilsono
January 11, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBClaudio Reilsono is a baseball coach for Carnegie Mellon, a baseball scout, and now an author! He discusses his journey of wanting to be a professional baseball player to wanting to work in baseball as a coach. He shares the ups and downs of a career and how to navigate the rollercoaster.
019: Sabrina Runbeck
December 28, 2020 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBSabrina Runbeck shares her journey of working as a cardiothoracic surgery PA and a International Peak Performance Speaker. Hear all about why people call her "the Queen of Performance and Productivity" while working only 5 days a week!
018: Stacey Brass-Russell
December 14, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBStacey Brass-Russell joins us to explore her journey starting as a star on the Broadway hit Annie, to a career in theatre. Then realizing she wanted a shift and starting her own career as a yoga teacher/studio owner. Now she's transitioned to helping other people find their paths as a coach.
017: Robert Jackman
November 30, 2020 10:00 - 53 minutes - 44.4 MBRobert Jackman shares his journey of going from psychology major in college to a successful career in marketing, to realizing it wasn't his fit and going back to school to become a psychotherapist. Packed with tons of great advice and stories about the journey!
016: Alison Donaghey
November 16, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutes - 44.6 MBAlison Donaghey joins us to talk about wanting to be a cat burglar and settling on being an entrepreneur in many different fields. She started her own painting business and now has a business promoting self worth among other endeavors.
015: Melissa O'Brien and Dr. Holly Saks
November 02, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBMelissa O'Brien, MA and Dr. Holly Saks stop by to talk about starting their own business, Flourishing Professional, a service to help young professionals and students navigate college, grad school and early career decisions.
014: Cynthia Zhai
October 19, 2020 09:00 - 44 minutes - 38.6 MBCynthia Zhai is a vocal coach working finding your voice and your inner voice. She explores her own career, starting her own successful business, and offers tips and tricks for staring your own business.
013: Jan McInnis
October 05, 2020 09:00 - 42 minutes - 37.3 MBComedian Jan McInnis discusses overcoming her fear to pursue comedy after a career in marketing. We also discuss knowing what level you want to work in and how to prepare for success.
012: Daniel Rosehill
September 21, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes - 53.1 MBDaniel Rosehill explains ghostwriting and how he got into the profession and how others can join him.
011: Staci Taustine
September 07, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBCareer Coach, Staci Taustine, explores her own journey from wanting to be a forensic investigator to journalism to teaching to career coaching.
010: Dr. Diane Finley
August 25, 2020 21:36 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBDr. Diane Finley is a Professor of Psychology. This episode she talks about her amazing story of how she got to where she is. Full of twists, turns and careers you wouldn't imagine. She also gives great advice for anyone aspiring to teach or just anyone looking to prepare for their future and make money!